Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Parks And Rec topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board approves six porta‑potties for ballpark to address vandalism and safety
Summary
Facing repeated vandalism of on‑site bathrooms, the board approved renting six porta‑potties for about 10 weeks during baseball season, with weekly cleaning included in the vendor quote; members said the arrangement is temporary while the park is renovated.
The board approved a proposal to rent six porta‑potties for the baseball complex for roughly 10 weeks to address vandalized and unusable on‑site bathrooms.
Public Works explained that weekly cleaning is included and presented a vendor quote estimating an initial delivery and pickup cost followed by a weekly servicing fee; the board discussed placement (near the Matthysse building, between fields and at the bottom field) and agreed the portable units would be a temporary fix until park renovations occur. "That's what we're looking for—temporary basis," one alderman said during discussion. A motion to rent six units for the season passed unanimously.
Staff said the porta‑potties would be deployed for the season and reintroduced in fall if needed for soccer; the units will be serviced weekly and costs are expected to come from the parks budget. The board encouraged planning for permanent, vandal‑resistant restroom facilities as part of any future park rebuild.
